This Year's Political Rat Race....

This year's election for Mayor, City Comptroller, Borough President and a few other well-publicized political races are heating up. The Primary is September 15, which is just around the corner. The Democratic Candidates' debate was held last week on NY1. In case you've been living in complete seclusion without any television or newspapers, the Democratic hopefuls for Mayor are Queens councilman, Tony Avella and New York City Comptroller, William C. Thompson. As of yet, Thompson is leading Avella in the polls. ( FYI-Thompson was the President of the former Board of Education under Rudy Giuliani.
The big controversy of all this year, was the overturning of term limits. It has infuriated many voters when Mayor Mike Bloomberg used his clout (aka money) to overturn the law. Term limits were voted to stop politicians from abusing their positions of power, especially the cronyism and nepotism that comes with being in political office.
I think with this year's election, more voters are fed up with Bloomberg, the layoffs, the budget cuts and the constant presence of his campaign commercials. He pretty much used his money to buy his way into office. Why was it after 9-11, the people of New York City wanted Giuliani to run again for Mayor but he could not do it "because of term limits". No exceptions could be made, not even for "America's Mayor". So...why are they being made for Emperor Mike? What did he do that was so great for our fair city to warrant him getting a special pass to run for a third term?
The people of New York need to get out and vote. We have a political voice to speak out and can use it at the polls. Your vote does matter and most of all it will this election.
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